UMICAD Certification Board has three levels of counselor
certificates, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor I, II, III.
- The CADC I requires a passing score on a written test, 300 hours of supervised
experience practicing the six (6) Performance Domains, 150 hours specialized
training and education.
- The CADC II requires a written test (IC&RC), the Case Presentation Method (CPM)
exam, 6,000 hours (the equivalent of three years experience within five years prior
to application) of experience performing the eight practice dimensions, and 270
hours of specialized training and education.
- The CADC III candidate must have completed all the CADC II requirements plus an
additional 4,000 hours of professional experience. Counselors who qualify may apply
for CADC III without first becoming CADC II.
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